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Small airport

La Esmeralda Airport

ICAO SK-459Local CDA🇨🇴 Candelaria
Coordinates
3.3797°N, 76.3989°W
Elevation
3,159 ft (963 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CO-VAC
Time zone
Bogota(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
7° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
18:21
Civil dusk
18:43

About 12h 18m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About La Esmeralda Airport

La Esmeralda Airport is a small airport in Candelaria, Colombia. It sits at an elevation of 3,159 ft (963 m). It observes America/Bogota local time. The nearest airport is Cavasa Airport (SK-449), about 1.8 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA CALIClass DControlled1500 ft MSL17500 ft MSL
SKR5 SURSpecial useRestrictedGND8000 ft MSL
SKP32 / GUABITOSpecial useProhibitedGND8000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Colombia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Hotel Torre de Cali610 ft3,228 ft
Camara de comercio de Cali525 ft3,333 ft
Banco de Bogotá492 ft3,255 ft
Obstacle443 ft3,232 ft
Corficolombiana436 ft3,386 ft
Banco Popular377 ft3,310 ft
Edificio El Castillo282 ft3,350 ft
Obstacle262 ft3,179 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from La Esmeralda Airport.

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🇨🇴 More airports in Colombia📘 Flying in Colombia: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is La Esmeralda Airport located?

La Esmeralda Airport is small airport located in Candelaria, Colombia, at an elevation of 3,159 ft (963 m).

What time zone is La Esmeralda Airport in?

La Esmeralda Airport is in the America/Bogota time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at La Esmeralda Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at La Esmeralda Airport is approximately 7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near La Esmeralda Airport?

The nearest airport to La Esmeralda Airport is Cavasa Airport (SK-449), about 1.8 nm to the nnw, followed by Ingenio Mayaguez Airport and Las Cañas Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. La Esmeralda Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.